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Title: Replacing Coach AC
Post by: Eagle on June 26, 2009, 12:08:06 PM
I have heard of an outfit in GA that makes a compressor to supply AC to the driver area if you remove the Bus compressor.  Anyone know what I am talking about?
Title: Re: Replacing Coach AC
Post by: wildbob24 on June 26, 2009, 12:14:52 PM
Welch Industries in Stockbridge, GA

Lamar Welch is the owner......nice guy.

http://www.welchindustries.com/
Title: Re: Replacing Coach AC
Post by: TomC on June 26, 2009, 02:18:33 PM
I bought an Portland, Or transit bus that did not have any type of air conditioning.  Rather than running 40ft of double freon lines to the front, I mounted a third roof top air near the front so that it blows down on the driver.  I've been in 107 degree weather and it works great.  Just get a dash mounted fan to blow directly on you is the trick.  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Replacing Coach AC
Post by: Dallas on June 26, 2009, 03:17:09 PM
Tom,
How far back is your roof air from the drivers seat?
I've just come across some decent 13.5KBtu roof warts and have been thinking of installing one as you did.
My present roof vent is about 9' back from the drivers seat, and that seems a biit far to me.

Thanks,
Dallas

Quote from: TomC on June 26, 2009, 02:18:33 PM
I bought an Portland, Or transit bus that did not have any type of air conditioning.  Rather than running 40ft of double freon lines to the front, I mounted a third roof top air near the front so that it blows down on the driver.  I've been in 107 degree weather and it works great.  Just get a dash mounted fan to blow directly on you is the trick.  Good Luck, TomC
Title: Re: Replacing Coach AC
Post by: TomC on June 26, 2009, 09:51:02 PM
Maybe as much as 3ft behind the back of the driver's seat.  Good Luck, TomC